Hawai‘i’s Senior Yakitori Master Has Opened His Own Restaurant
Not much has changed at Yakitori Ando since this post originally appeared in 2018—only now the wait for a reservation is about two months.
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Kāko‘o Maui: Buy Online From These 6 Farms to Support Maui
If you want to support Maui from afar, check out these farms that sell their locally grown and made products online.
Debu Brings Giant Kimbap Rolls and Inari Bombs to Ke‘eaumoku
Think poke bombs but topped with unagi, bulgogi, avocado or corn—and don’t miss those giant kimbap rolls.
Farewell to Nam Fong 南方燒臘 After 35 Years in Chinatown
The classic Hong Kong-style roast meats shop is closed Tuesday for its weekly day off. It closes for good on Sunday, Sept. 24.
La Bettola Is the New Italian Hot Spot in Waikīkī
It’s also the home of the OG uni pasta and good family-style portions next to the aquarium at ‘Alohilani Resort.
Waiāhole Poi Factory Is Expanding to Windward Mall
Fresh poi, beef lū‘au and Sweet Lady of Waiāhole are coming to the mall food court in October.
Beer Lab Just Opened a Beer Garden and Poke Counter on Beretania
It’s the fourth location for this growing craft beer microchain.
Finally, Amazing Jerk Chicken and Oxtail at Downtown’s New Irie Jerk
Come for the jerk chicken, stay for the curried goat.
There’s a New Japanese Food Hall Inside This Waikīkī Grocery Store
The Japan inside Mitsuwa at International Market Place has six new eateries hawking ramen, yakitori, wagyu, musubi, uni and tempura.
What to Eat During September’s Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Not the festival, the FEASTival: 28 eateries continue the celebration of all foods Okinawan with special dishes until Sept. 18.
The Local General Store Brings Meats and Sweets Under One Roof
At The Local General Store, locally sourced pastries meet the island’s only all-local, full-service butcher counter.
The Secret Ingredient to Being Restaurateurs of the Year
It’s not just the food—Restaurateurs of the Year Robynne Maii and Chuck Bussler are committed to supporting the local industry and workers.
Kampai at the Pier: Nami Kaze Is the Best New Restaurant of 2023
HONOLULU editors unanimously agree—Jason Peel’s Nami Kaze is Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant.
Tali’s Bagels Brings a Taste of New York to Honolulu
These New York style bagels and bialys leave us verklempt.
What You’ll Feast on at the 40th Annual Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Koji marinated short ribs, decadent desserts and more from a variety of Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants.
Get Sum at Hawai‘i Dim Sum and Seafood Restaurant 聚賢酒樓
The new Chinatown restaurant serves up classic, comforting dim sum.
When You Go to Maui (But Not West Maui), These Restaurants Are Waiting
Fourteen of our favorite places across the Valley Isle.
August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.